The Museum of Ice Cream recently opened in Los Angeles, after a sold out run in New York City. The art installation is full of things that you can eat, smell and/or touch, all with an ice cream theme. Naturally, I couldn’t wait to go and made a reservation for …

Around this time of the year back in 2008, I became the first blogger ever to be invited to the Pillsbury Bake-Off. The contest that year was held in Houston and, as a first time attendant, I was blown away by the scope of it. There were the 100 recipe …

This year, I was again honored to serve as a judge at the Los Angeles County Fair for some of their baking competitions. The bakers who come to the fair are always incredibly creative and picking out the best recipe is not an easy task. Fortunately, I don’t mind a tough job! …

The Taste is one of the most exciting food events in Los Angeles, sponsored by the LA Times and held annually on the Paramount Studios back lot. I’ve been privileged to attend a few times and, if you’re in LA and haven’t been yourself, here are a few reasons to check it out! …

Last weekend, I had the honor of serving as a judge out at the Los Angeles County Fair. There are a huge number of cooking and baking contests held at the fair every year, from barbecue to brownies to cake decorating. Some of the contests offer up only bragging rights and brightly …

Los Angeles Timesâ€™ The Taste is a huge annual food festival thatÂ showcases Los Angeles chefs and restaurants, as well as other food and beverage brands. The festival is located on the Paramount Studios backlot, giving it a particularly LA feel – and providing a beautiful backdrop for some fantastic food.

Last week, I served as the judge at the San Diego County Fair for the Great American Spam Championship. This cooking contest is a huge national event that is held at 26 different state and county fairs across the country every year. There are divisions for both youth chefs and adults …

The summer is fair season all across the country. Fairs range from small single-city or town events to large statewide ones, but there are a few constants that remain no matter what type of fair you’re attending. You will always find fried food, rides and cooking contests at every fair you go …